Clinical Social Worker - Addiction Recovery (Hybrid)

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to assess and treat patients in the Inpatient Addiction Recovery Service on a Level IV Detox Unit. The role involves individual, group, and family interventions, with collaboration across disciplines and timely documentation in the EMR.

Position requires LCSW/LICSW credentials by state license, master’s degree in social work, and experience with substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and crisis intervention ability.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Cultural sensitivity and advocacy for patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate addiction/behavioral health history.
• Meet with patients daily for emotional support and aftercare planning.
• Provide family systems work and coordinate meetings as needed.
• Lead group sessions on evidence-based topics (CBT, relapse prevention).
• Complete mandated assessments and safety evaluations when necessary.
• Document in the electronic medical record timely and accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Cultural sensitivity

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to assess and treat patients in the Inpatient Addiction Recovery Service on a Level IV Detox Unit. The role involves individual, group, and family interventions, with collaboration across disciplines and timely documentation in the EMR.

Position requires LCSW/LICSW credentials by state license, master’s degree in social work, and experience with substance use disorders.